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VP, Regulatory Affairs

BridgeBio
Posted Sep 26
Full Time
San Francisco, California

About BridgeBio

BridgeBio is a biopharmaceutical company founded to discover, create, test, and deliver transformative medicines to treat patients who suffer from genetic diseases and cancers with clear genetic drivers. We bridge the gap between remarkable advancements in genetic science in academic institutions and the delivery of meaningful medicines to patients. Founded in 2015, the company has built a portfolio of 20+ drug development programs ranging from preclinical to late-stage development in multiple therapeutic areas including genetic dermatology, precision oncology, cardiology, endocrinology, neurology, pulmonology, and renal disease, with two approved drugs.

Our focus on scientific excellence and rapid execution aim to translate today’s discoveries into tomorrow’s medicines. We have U.S. offices in San Francisco, Palo Alto, and Raleigh, with small satellites in other parts of the country. We also have international offices in Montreal, Canada, and Zurich, Switzerland, and are expanding across Europe.

To learn more about our story and company culture, visit us at https://bridgebio.com

Who You Are

The VP, Regulatory Affairs, will drive global regulatory strategies and responsibilities across select BridgeBio Affiliate companies to successfully advance assets in succinct timelines. Responsibilities include developing and implementing regulatory strategies, interfacing with regulatory agencies, identifying and managing regulatory risks, overseeing the regulatory aspects of clinical trials and developing and submitting regulatory documents.

This role will serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies globally with responsibility for all regulatory agency submissions, action items and communications worldwide.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership in creating and executing proactive regulatory strategies for product development, approval and registration
  • Apply knowledge of global quality/regulatory standards and guidelines to ensure requirements are met across programs
  • Partner with internal senior leadership to align closely on cross-functional global regulatory plans and company’s short and long-term strategic objectives
  • Take full ownership of relevant regulatory submission deliverables
  • Provide leadership and oversight of the preparation of all critical global regulatory submissions (from pre-IND to post-marketing) to the FDA, EMA, and other global health authorities
  • Represent regulatory in senior management discussions and present strategies, recommendations, and risks accordingly
  • Work at both high-level strategic and hands-on in leading a nimble team

No matter your role at BridgeBio, successful team members are:

  • Patient Champions, who put patients first and uphold strict ethical standards
  • Entrepreneurial Operators, who drive toward practical solutions and have an ownership mindset
  • Truth Seekers, who are detailed, rational, and humble problem solvers
  • Individuals Who Inspire Excellence in themselves and those around them
  • High-quality executors, who execute against goals and milestones with quality, precision, and speed

Education, Experience & Skills Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in scientific field required. Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, MS) preferred
  • A minimum of 15 years of relevant pharmaceutical/biotechnology regulatory affairs experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including experience leading a Regulatory Affairs group
  • Well versed in drug development process and regulatory requirements, as well as a good understanding of the underlying science
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent project management skills, with ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize appropriately
  • Ability to rapidly understand & analyze complex problems/situations
  • Ability to lead teams under tight timelines and be willing to contribute significantly to day-to-day operations as needed
  • Comfort in a team environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work with others.
  • Ability to influence without authority, lead change
  • Ability to solicit information, persuade others, and shape outcomes.
  • Experience working with all levels of management and consulting with key business stakeholders (internal and external)

What We Offer

  • Patient Days, where we are fortunate to hear directly from individuals living with the conditions we are seeking to impact throughout the year and learn how we can improve our efforts
  • A culture inspired by our values: put patients first, think independently, be radically transparent, every minute counts, and let the science speak
  • An unyielding commitment to always putting patients first. Learn more about how we do this here
  • A de-centralized model that enables our program teams to focus on advancing science and helping patients. Our affiliate structure is designed to eliminate bureaucracy and put decision-making power in the hands of those closest to the science
  • A place where you own the vision – both for your program and your own career path
  • A collaborative, fast-paced, data-driven environment where we inspire ourselves and each other to always perform at the top of our game
  • Access to learning and development resources to help you get in the best professional shape of your life
  • Robust and market-competitive compensation & benefits package (Base, Performance Bonus, Equity, health, welfare & retirement programs)
  • Flexible PTO
  • Rapid career advancement for strong performers
  • Potential ability to work on multiple BridgeBio Pharma programs across multiple therapeutic areas over time
  • Partnerships with leading institutions
  • Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At BridgeBio, we strive to provide a market-competitive total rewards package, including base pay, an annual performance bonus, company equity, and generous health benefits. Below is the anticipated salary range for candidates for this role who will work in California. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type, and length of experience within the industry, educational background, location of residence and performance during the interview process. BridgeBio is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions based in other states.

Salary

$305,000—$365,000 USD